Bos Heartbroken by Harm to Victims with Parental Notice Repeal

SPRINGFIELD – State Representative Chris Bos (R-Lake Zurich) issued the following statement in response to the Illinois House voting to repeal Illinois’s parental notification of abortion law.

“As a father of two daughters, I am deeply concerned about the repeal of Illinois’ parental notification law,” said Bos. “Worse though, as someone who has spent years in the fight against sex trafficking I am heartbroken for what this repeal means for victims. This is not hyperbole, I have looked into the eyes a minor girl who was coerced into the sex trade and seen a pain I cannot know. She was saved from her torment because her parents were notified when her abuser took her for an abortion to cover up the crime. And sadly, there are many more like her, but thankfully many of them have begun the process of healing because parental notification was in place.

“It is the responsibility the legislature to pass laws that protect our most vulnerable children, not put them at greater risk. Unfortunately, the repeal of parental notification means those who victimize and abuse children will now have another tool to continue the cycle of violence, exploitation and abuse of children for their own personal and selfish gains.”

Bos spoke on the House floor in opposition to House Bill 370, as amended, which would repeal the Parental Notification of Abortion Act. Video of his remarks are available by clicking here.

Prior to joining the General Assembly, Bos served as the Director of Development for Reclaim13, a non-profit that works to free children from sexual exploitation by focusing on prevention programs for adolescents and adults, and healing programs for children and young adult victims of human trafficking. The organization also runs the only safe house in Illinois for minors who have been rescued from sexual abuse, exploitation and trafficking.